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The Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity and an associated reference area. Check FAQs
CL=W0CDFD
CL - Lift Coefficient?W0 - Gross Weight?CD - Drag Coefficient?FD - Drag Force?

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1.0988Edit=2.93Edit30Edit80Edit
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Coefficient of lift given drag Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
CL=W0CDFD
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
CL=2.93kg3080N
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
CL=2.933080
Next Step Evaluate
CL=1.09875
LAST Step Rounding Answer
CL=1.0988

Coefficient of lift given drag Formula Elements

Variables
Lift Coefficient
The Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity and an associated reference area.
Symbol: CL
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gross Weight
The Gross Weight of the airplane is the weight with full fuel and payload.
Symbol: W0
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Drag Coefficient
Drag Coefficient is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.
Symbol: CD
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Drag Force
Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid ,such as air.
Symbol: FD
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Lift Coefficient

​Go Lift coefficient given Lift Force
CL=FLq
​Go Lift coefficient given drag coefficient
CL=FLFDCD

Other formulas in Lift and Drag Polar category

​Go Drag Coefficient for given parasite drag coefficient
CD=CD,e+(CL2πeoswaldAR)
​Go Drag Coefficient for given zero-lift drag coefficient
CD=CD,0+(CL2πeoswaldAR)
​Go Coefficient of Drag due to lift
CD,i=CL2πeoswaldAR
​Go Parasite Drag Coefficient at zero lift
CD,0=CD-CD,i

How to Evaluate Coefficient of lift given drag?

Coefficient of lift given drag evaluator uses Lift Coefficient = (Gross Weight*Drag Coefficient)/Drag Force to evaluate the Lift Coefficient, Coefficient of lift given drag is a dimensionless quantity that represents the ratio of lift force to drag force, providing a measure of the aerodynamic efficiency of an object or aircraft, typically used in aerospace engineering and aerodynamics research. Lift Coefficient is denoted by CL symbol.

How to evaluate Coefficient of lift given drag using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coefficient of lift given drag, enter Gross Weight (W0), Drag Coefficient (CD) & Drag Force (FD) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Coefficient of lift given drag

What is the formula to find Coefficient of lift given drag?
The formula of Coefficient of lift given drag is expressed as Lift Coefficient = (Gross Weight*Drag Coefficient)/Drag Force. Here is an example- 1.1025 = (2.93*30)/80.
How to calculate Coefficient of lift given drag?
With Gross Weight (W0), Drag Coefficient (CD) & Drag Force (FD) we can find Coefficient of lift given drag using the formula - Lift Coefficient = (Gross Weight*Drag Coefficient)/Drag Force.
What are the other ways to Calculate Lift Coefficient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Lift Coefficient-
  • Lift Coefficient=Lift Force/Dynamic PressureOpenImg
  • Lift Coefficient=Lift Force/Drag Force*Drag CoefficientOpenImg
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